Florida: A State of ChangeWith decades of uninterrupted growth under its belt, Florida's prosperity appeared invincible. But with the end of the housing boom and declining in-migration, the Sunshine State's formerly dependable formula for success was suddenly upended. How will the state position itself for growth in a new environment?Summary | Article

In EconSouth Now,listen to Dan Breznitz, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and author of Run of the Red Queen: Government Innovation, Globalization, and Economic Growth in China, discuss innovation, economic growth, and what China may teach us about other emerging economies.

Tax and NicotineThe cost of smoking has never been higher, partly a result of states levying higher taxes on cigarettes. Though smoking rates are declining, revenues from cigarette sales are up. How long will state governments be able to depend on this revenue?Summary | Article